The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins next Saturday, June 1. Forecasters warned it could be an especially active one in 2025. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its annual outlook on Thursday, May 23, where it predicted an above-normal season. Meteorologist Ken Graham, director of the National Weather Service, said NOAA expects 13 […]
Across the country during the week of May 19, federal immigration agents have been arresting migrants outside of immigration court, according to multiple reports. It’s the latest tactic by the Trump administration to increase deportation numbers. During his 2024 campaign, President Donald Trump promised to deport large numbers of undocumented immigrants. However, various lawsuits have […]
Former President Joe Biden’s longtime physician may answer questions under oath from lawmakers who suspect he aided in a cover-up of the president’s declining health. Kentucky Republican Rep. James Comer, the chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent letters on Thursday, May 22, to Biden’s former doctor and senior staffers, asking them […]
The Federal Trade Commission launched an investigation into Media Matters for America, demanding documents that could reveal whether the liberal advocacy group coordinated with others to pressure advertisers into abandoning X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. The civil investigative demand, obtained by Reuters, asks Media Matters to provide communication records with other […]
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s order barring Harvard University from enrolling international students. The ruling came just hours after Harvard announced it was suing the administration over the directive. The federal judge issued a temporary restraining order against President Donald Trump’s directive, allowing it to remain blocked as the case proceeds in court. […]
A big black cloud hangs over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during its biggest race weekend, and it’s not just the possibility of thunderstorms in the area. A scandal involving the iconic Penske racing team threatens to overshadow the Indy 500. What is the Indy 500 cheating scandal about? The 109th running of the famed race […]
As artificial intelligence models race toward matching human brain power, they act more and more like people – and not always in a good way. The makers of the Claude Opus 4 program say it hallucinates or daydreams like humans while performing repetitive tasks. And when Claude found itself in a jam, the bot decided […]
Legendary singer Billy Joel is hitting pause on his performances after being diagnosed with a rare brain condition. The 76-year-old announced the cancellation of all upcoming concerts on his Instagram, following his doctor’s orders to rest and recover. The condition, called normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), impacts the brain due to excess fluid buildup in the […]
The British government is launching a new effort to reduce its prison population by offering medication aimed at lowering sexual reoffending rates. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced Thursday, May 22, that 20 prisons across two regions in the United Kingdom will begin administering the treatment, commonly known as chemical castration, to serious sex offenders. The […]
The Trump administration is weighing a proposal to withdraw about 4,500 U.S. troops from South Korea, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The plan would relocate forces to other Indo-Pacific locations — potentially Guam — as part of an informal policy review focused on North Korea. The idea has yet to reach […]
